Ellerslie

Today, September 4, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

STATE OF VALOUR (12) needed the run when resuming in the G3 Northland Breeders Stakes at Ruakaka 3 weeks ago, and he will find this assignment more to his liking. A wide gate is no help, but a firmer surface will be. Hard to beat this time. CRIMSON SKY (8) had her last start in the NZ Oaks where she failed to flatter. This trial may be short of her best, but with a likely solid pace up front, she should be motoring home late. Keep her in mind. HERVEY BAY (6) is a recent Hong Kong import who has been trialling up nicely for his return. He is in good hands, and he can make an immediate impact fresh up. ODDS AND ENDS (3) is knocking on the door for an overdue maiden win with 3 consecutive second-place finishes in a row. He is drawn to do no work early on, and he will go close to taking this out. WHATZ DONE IS DONE (7) was an all the way maiden winner at Arawa Park just over 3 weeks ago, and she may try to do the same here. Include.

12. State Of Valour
8. Crimson Sky
6. Hervey Bay

Win Only

6. 6. Hervey Bay
J: MICHAEL MCNABT: TONY PIKE
F: 3400x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
234
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Happy Valley January 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucky Planet with 53.5kg at $6.70. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Happy Valley November 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Dan Attack with 54.5kg at $20. Expected to feature.
14. 14. Miss Magnetica
J: GEORGE ROOKET: HOLLIE ELLIOT
F: 5x9
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third race start. First start 5th of 12 at Te Rapa on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind System Of Play carrying 54kg at $11.20. Went for a break before returning 9th of 13 at Te Rapa on August 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Texas Cowboy with 55.5kg at $7.10. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
7. 7. Whatz Done Is Done
J: CRAIG GRYLLST: W HILLIS & R COLE
F: x8221
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Arawa Park on August 12 over 1400m in heavy going defeating Bonus Bond with 57.5kg at $2.10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Tauranga on July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Gracetheace with 57.5kg at $3.20. Will be in this for a long way.
12. 12. State Of Valour
J: WARREN KENNEDYT: LANCE NOBLE
F: 230x7
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 in the G3 Northland Breeders Stakes at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind She's No Saint with 57kg at $11.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on February 21 over 1100m, slow going 0.0 len behind Summer Schemer carrying 57.5kg at $8.10. Not helped by the wide draw but is sure to measure up.
13. 13. El Aye
J: JOE DOYLET: PETER & SHAUN MCKAY
F: 3
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At debut, gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 7 at Taupo on August 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.6 len behind Fortunato carrying 56kg at $7.70. Is worth including.
3. 3. Odds And Ends
J: MATTHEW CAMERONT: CODY COLE
F: 46222
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Shalabiya with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rotten Tommy carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Rates highly on recent form and should be in the finish again.
2. 2. Kahului
J: MATT CARTWRIGHTT: STEPHEN MARSH
F: 251
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Te Rapa on August 8 over 1300m on a heavy track defeating Kalgarry Ally with 58.5kg at $7.40. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Te Rapa on July 25 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Wise Choice carrying 58.5kg at $5. Fitter and is a leading player.
8. 8. Crimson Sky
J: SAMANTHA COLLETTT: SIMON & KATRINA ALEXANDER
F: 2350x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 17 at this track in the G1 Nz Oaks February 21 over 2400m, soft track; 15 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56.5kg at $44.20. On debut sixth of 13 at Arawa Park Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1215m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Sugar Schnapps with 55kg at $27.60. Everything points to an effective return.
4. 4. All Too Bold
J: WIREMU PINNT: NATACHA OTTO
F: x4325
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kereti with 54kg at $16.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Cambridge Synthetic on July 22 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Rima Rua Toru carrying 57kg at $3.50. Can do much better this time.
1. 1. Final Applause
J: LISA ALLPRESST: SCOTT WENN
F: 76x16
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up won by 2.25 len at Cambridge Synthetic on July 29 over 970m defeating Bunker Hill with 58.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at Cambridge Synthetic on August 19 over 1300m, 4 len behind Perfect Dividends carrying 54.5kg at $8. Looking to others.
11. 11. Miesha
J: JOE NISHIZUKAT: STEPHEN RALPH
F: 7x2
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Te Aroha on November 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Karyon carrying 54kg at $11.80. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 13 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Fraudster with 53.5kg at $23.40. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and looks safely held.
9. 9. First Up
J: COURTNEY BARNEST: CAITLIN MCKEE
F: 2394x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
542
Verdict
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Matamata F&M Mdn-Sw March 12 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Flanagan carrying 54kg at $14.70. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw December 12 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Miss Madridista with 55kg at $6.40. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5. 5. Batu
J: ERIN M LEIGHTONT: TAYLA SHERWOOD
F: 7x344
Price History:
41.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Avondale on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Capote with 58.5kg at $12.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Te Aroha on June 21 over 1150m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Winner Patch carrying 58.5kg at $23.10. Expect he will be thereabouts.

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10. 10. Line Dancer
J: -T: KYLIE HOSKIN
F: 0x032
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Pact with 52.5kg at $5.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on June 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Kusuda Rush with 52.5kg at $110.70. Is racing well at the moment.

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